Li Jiangzhou Explained

Li Jiangzhou (; born January 1968 in Anhui, China^[1]) is a deputy director of the Office for Safeguarding National Security in Hong Kong.^[2] He is a former public security officer and has worked in the liaison office since 2016.

Sanctions

On 9 November 2020, the United States sanctioned Li under Executive Order 13936 for his role in implementing the National Security Law.^{[3] [4]}

Notes and References

1. https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financial-sanctions/recent-actions/20210317 Specially Designated Nationals List Update U.S. Department of the Treasury, 2021-03-17
2. Web site: 2020-07-04. Beijing’s surprise choice to spearhead the national security law. Josephine. Ma. William. Zheng. 2021-02-01. South China Morning Post. en.
3. Web site: 2020-11-09. Designations of Four PRC and HK Officials Threatening the Peace, Security, and Autonomy of HK. 2021-02-01. U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau. en-US.
4. Web site: AFP. 2020-11-10. US hits four more officials over Hong Kong freedoms. 2021-02-01. Hong Kong Free Press. en-GB.